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Chase Ludwig is a vitreoretinal surgeon and clinician-scientist specializing in improving outcomes for patients with high pathologic myopia. His work integrates surgical expertise with artificial intelligence and large-scale clinical data to develop practical tools that predict risk, guide treatment, and prevent myopia-related vision loss. Dr. Ludwig's research focuses on translating data-driven insights into surgical preventive strategies for retinal detachment, myopic traction maculopathy, and myopic macular degeneration. By combining multimodal imaging with real-world data and computational modeling, his lab aims to understand disease mechanisms and design interventions applicable to clinical practice. Dr. Ludwig specializes in managing complex vitreoretinal diseases, particularly those related to high myopia and traumatic conditions. He is committed to patient-centered care and surgical education, mentoring future vitreoretinal surgeons while advancing practical innovations in myopia management. His clinical focus includes tackling the global burden of myopic retinal disease, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA
Vitreoretinal Surgeon with a focus on clinical and research excellence, mentoring, and improving patient care in myopia management.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.